CVE-2023-24960 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 246333

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.7
Ibm	Aix	-
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/246333VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6953521PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/246333VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6953521PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-24960?

CVE-2023-24960 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../)...

How severe is CVE-2023-24960?

CVE-2023-24960 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-24960?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Infosphere Information Server, Ibm Aix, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.